Animals
By Animal Correspondent A rare Philippine spotted deer fawn has been born at Chester Zoo, providing a boost to a species thought to be on the edge of existence. The new arrival is part of a vital conservation breeding programme between zoos in Europe – set up at the request of
Happiness
With January statistically the most miserable month of the year, journalist and speaker Shane Dean has launched his new TONIC motivational talks to help beat these post-Christmas blues and boost business morale. As a double award winning journalist, he has been on a 28 year investigation to find the hidden
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By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Over the weekend, the Stars of Time comic con took place in Weston-super-Mare's Tropicana - a hub for amazing events and exhibitions such as SEE MONSTER and Bansky's Dismaland. Visitors to the Somerset venue got the privilege of meeting
Animals
By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Jeff, a fantastic feline, lost his leg when he was only ten months old. He was hit by a car, and quickly rushed to the vets, where he made a miraculous recovery. Jeff is grey and white, with long hair, and despite overcoming
Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent If there is one thing you can do today to make you happier and healthier, maybe try laughter. Laughter is not only fun to do - it is a strong medicine. This is really good news for you and your life. This simple act draws people together
Happiness
By Health Corresoondent There is now proof that caring about the wellbeing and happiness of your people at work is good for your business. A recent study published in Management Science finds that happiness boosts productivity and in a big way. In an article in Forbes magazine, the study showed
Education
By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Emma Britton, a former BBC Radio Bristol presenter and Jill Dando News Centre patron, is training up students to be brilliant public speakers. Emma visited Worle Community School Academy in Somerset to introduce a Public Speaking Training Scheme. WCSA is the former school
Culture
By Zoe, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent All of the students (Year 7-13) at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset are in the cast of the school production Sister Act which will be performed next year. The show in Cardiff was phenomenal and the whole cast was brilliant.
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 21, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News Their mission statement is to “enable personal achievement and progression by developing essential skills and self-confidence through learning, living and work. Our values are opportunity, choice and respect. They fulfil their mission statement by offering supported living services, enabling services,
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By Grace, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent Every term, big hearted students volunteer to spend their time with local people living with Dementia. At the Tamar Wellness Centre, run by Alliance Homes, customers enjoy sessions at the day care centre and young people have been adding real entertainment and joy.
Charity
By Jill Dando News Helen Skelton was the guest speaker when one hundred and fifty volunteers from 40 vital community food projects across Cumbria and Lancashire attended the ‘Celebration of Kindness’ event. All give their time to run food banks, food hubs, pantries, breakfast clubs and kitchens - which are
schools
By Jill Dando News An Ofsted school inspection report rated West Huntspill Primary Academy near Highbridge in Somerset 'good' in all categories. The high-flying school received was highly rated for its quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. It follows a fabulous two years since
Happiness
By JIll Dando News The inspirational Ellise, 21, Disabilities Correspondent for Jill Dando News and the Good News Post is touring schools across the UK with her amazing life-changing story and message. Ellise, who has overcome Celebral Palsy to become a superb motivational speaker, was this morning at The King
Education
By Grace, 13, Jill Dando News Some 15 students from The King Alfred School an Academy’s Sixth Form in Highbridge, Somerset took part in the Senior Maths Challenge this week – the first time Sixth Form students have been entered for a number of years. The 90 minute challenge involved
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By Josh Keyes, 17, Jill Dando News Top world footballer Raheem Sterling is inspiring on and off the pitch. In conjunction with the Raheem Sterling Foundation, talkSPORT & News UK, Raheem Sterling Broadcast Academy is back for a second season. It has a new cohort of young people from Manchester
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By Jill Dando News Students at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset received a variety of awards on a brilliant awards evening. They were congratulated at a glitzy ceremony at the Winter Gardens on Weston seafront. They were rewarded for brilliant academic achievements, their character and extra special good